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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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